Before every test firing we perform a series of high pressure water flow tests which are designed to calibrate and test the system. These tests put the engine under far more stress than even a hot firing, but are necessary in order to ensure that everything is performing correctly.

Unfortunately during one of the concluding tests of the Storm system, a weld failed inside the combustion chamber and, given its position, this means that the chamber has to be rebuilt from scratch.

We still intend to conduct the tests as previously planned, but we are looking at them being delayed to later this year, depending on our analysis, rebuild, and further testing of a replacement chamber.